How to Level a Power Tool Stand on Uneven Ground

Mobile work stations are great, but you can run into accuracy problems when trying to operate tools on uneven ground. It's also uncomfortable to use tools at an angle. You can fix this by building a small leveling ramp built to the exact height needed to even things out.

Down to Earth Woodworks demonstrates how to build this ramp in the video below. Start with a 48-inch level on your work station and addi shims at one end to determine how much it should be raised to level the tool. He uses his planer to bring a pine board down to the right thickness for the ramp, and cuts a bevel on one end and adds some guard rails.

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These ramps are useful for garage workshops and tools that need to be rolled out and used on uneven driveways. The key is using the tool in the exact same location each time, since the ramp is custom-made for that spot.

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